Hamer Echotone '335' p/u upgrades???

[micp33]

Looking to ditch the Duncan Designed HB- 102 & 103 that came stock with this guitar and was looking for a few thoughts.

Initially I'm thinking of a Phat Cat Neck and Pearly Gates bridge, though I'm torn between the PG, Alnico II and '59 for a bridge.

Looking to get a clear, clean sounding neck pup and a good classic rock sounding bridge that'll get some jangle when backing off the volume.

Thanks in advance,
Mic

 

[EFK]

Re: Hamer Echotone '335' p/u upgrades???

"...good classic rock sounding bridge that'll get some jangle when backing off the volume."

I think that's pretty much the definition of a 59B. They sound even better unpotted.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Hamer Echotone '335' p/u upgrades???

My best-sounding 335's have:

- '57 Classic (A4) in the bridge/Phat CatN (A5/A4)
- C5/'59N
- Pair of Carvin Classic C22's

These are great for classic rock & Chicago blues.

 

[eggman]

Re: Hamer Echotone '335' p/u upgrades???

Howdy,

My old ES-335 has a set of '59s and sounds great for 50s & 60s rock, Blues, C&W, Jazz. What more could I ask for in a HBer? Good luck!

Eggman

 

[Surgeon]

Re: Hamer Echotone '335' p/u upgrades???

I'll have to back eggman on this one... I have a '59 set in my '335 copy and they are nothing short of spectacular. I have a set of Seth Lovers that I wanted to install in there but didn't even bother... that's how good they sound to me.

 

[micp33]

Re: Hamer Echotone '335' p/u upgrades???

Thanks for the help!

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Hamer Echotone '335' p/u upgrades???

If you want jangle, steer clear of hotter pickups. The 59b would be my choice out of those listed.